It is important to read something in English every day, aside from class assignments. It is important to read things that are interesting to you. You will get more out of the experience this way. It is also important to read many different kinds of things. This keeps you from getting bored, and, more important, it helps you learn a wider variety of vocabulary. | Lesson WORDS TO LEARN affordable as needed be in charge of capacity durable initiative physically provider recur reduction stay on top of stock Office Technology Study the following definitions and examples. 1. affordable adj. able to be paid for not too expensive a. The company s first priority was to find an affordable phone system. b. Obviously the computer systems that are affordable for a Fortune 500 company will not be affordable for a small company. 2. as needed adv. as necessary a. The courier service did not come every day only as needed. b. The service contract states that repairs will be made on an as-needed basis. 3. be in charge of v to be in control or command of a. He appointed someone to be in charge of maintaining a supply of paper in the fax machine. b. Your computer should not be in charge of you rather you should be in charge of your computer. 4. capacity n. the ability to contain or hold the maximum that something can hold or do a. The new conference room is much larger and has a capacity of one hundred people. b. The memory requirements of this software application exceed the capacity of our computers. 5. durable adj. sturdy strong lasting a. This printer is so durable that with a little care it will last another five years. b. These chairs are more durable than the first ones we looked at. 6. initiative n. the first step an active role a. Employees are encouraged to take the initiative and share their ideas with management. b. Our technology initiative involves an exciting new database system and will help us revolutionize our customer service. 7. physically adv. with the senses of the body a. The computer screen is making her physically sick. b. Physically moving your screen from one place on the desk to another can help reduce same-position-strain syndrome. 8. provider n. a supplier a. The department was extremely pleased with the service they received from the phone provider. b. As your health service provider we want to make sure you are
